Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The total cost of a stove with cooker was Rs 13,125. The cooker was sold at a profit of 30% and the stove at a loss of 20%. If the sale price was the same in both the items, then the cost price of the cheaper item was

A) Rs 8125 B) Rs 5000
C) Rs 6562.5 D) Rs 6175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 5000

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Rakesh goes on a trip on his motor­cycle and rides for 368 kms. If he rides for 5 hours at a speed of 49 km/hr, at what speed he travels for the remaining 3 hours of the journey?

A) 58 km/hr B) 41 km/hr
C) 54 km/hr D) 46 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 41 km/hr

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A sum of Rs 8000 is divided into two parts. The simple interest on first part at the rate of 21% per annum is equal to the simple interest on second part at the rate of 35% per annum. What is the interest (in Rs) of each part?

A) 1050 B) 840
C) 1400 D) 1220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1050

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The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is Rs 4000 and Rs 4180 respectively. What is the rate (percent per annum) of interest?

A) 18 B) 4.5
C) 9 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

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A certain bank offers 8% rate of interest on the 1st year and 9% on the 2nd year in a certain fixed deposit scheme. If Rs 17,658 are received after investing for 2 years in this scheme, then what was the amount (in Rs) invested?

A) 16000 B) 15000
C) 15500 D) 16500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15000

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If {12(a-b)}2+ab=p(a+b)2, then the value of p is 

A) p = 4 B) p = 1
C) p = 0 D) p = 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) p = 4

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If a - b = 4 and ab = -3, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 21 B) 28
C) 23 D) -20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28

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If a + b = 5 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 32 B) 38
C) 35 D) 34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

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